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Did your husband and your father start their recreational lives as very young children playing violent video games intended for adults?
It would be great if your kids had a dad and granddad who cared enough about them to get off the couch and take them outside to engage in play that is truly interactive. The number of letters I receive from parents of teens and young adults , anguished over the hours, money and effort spent on video gaming would persuade any parent to delay this activity — or at least offer younger children something in the realm of age-appropriate.
We limit our time playing these games, and either wait until after they are asleep, or close the door to the room.
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